Problem with the crankshaft - please help!
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Problem with the crankshaft - please help!
First of all, I would like to excuse myself if I’am capable to explain the problem correctly, but my technical English is not very good.
So, our new C6 is only 1600 km, but appeared very strange problem – the wheel of the crankshaft began to unfold
This happened two times and I don’t see any logic in this, because from what I know it has to be just the opposite while in movement.
I also have to say that still there is no local Chevy service here and we have difficulties with the warranty and fixing the problem itself…
I will be very grateful to any suggestions and advices from you guys how to fix this problem.
Thanks in advance
So, our new C6 is only 1600 km, but appeared very strange problem – the wheel of the crankshaft began to unfold
This happened two times and I don’t see any logic in this, because from what I know it has to be just the opposite while in movement. I also have to say that still there is no local Chevy service here and we have difficulties with the warranty and fixing the problem itself…
I will be very grateful to any suggestions and advices from you guys how to fix this problem.
Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by Boyko23
First of all, I would like to excuse myself if I’am capable to explain the problem correctly, but my technical English is not very good.
So, our new C6 is only 1600 km, but appeared very strange problem – the wheel of the crankshaft began to unfold This happened two times and I don’t see any logic in this, because from what I know it has to be just the opposite while in movement.
I also have to say that still there is no local Chevy service here and we have difficulties with the warranty and fixing the problem itself…
I will be very grateful to any suggestions and advices from you guys how to fix this problem.
Thanks in advance
So, our new C6 is only 1600 km, but appeared very strange problem – the wheel of the crankshaft began to unfold
This happened two times and I don’t see any logic in this, because from what I know it has to be just the opposite while in movement. I also have to say that still there is no local Chevy service here and we have difficulties with the warranty and fixing the problem itself…
I will be very grateful to any suggestions and advices from you guys how to fix this problem.
Thanks in advance
Or, you can pin the balancer onto the crank, and never have to worry about this again. Pinning kits are available from several vendors, including Summit and JEGS.
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From: Montreal Qc
Originally Posted by Boyko23
First of all, I would like to excuse myself if I’am capable to explain the problem correctly, but my technical English is not very good.
So, our new C6 is only 1600 km, but appeared very strange problem – the wheel of the crankshaft began to unfold This happened two times and I don’t see any logic in this, because from what I know it has to be just the opposite while in movement.
I also have to say that still there is no local Chevy service here and we have difficulties with the warranty and fixing the problem itself…
I will be very grateful to any suggestions and advices from you guys how to fix this problem.
Thanks in advance
So, our new C6 is only 1600 km, but appeared very strange problem – the wheel of the crankshaft began to unfold
This happened two times and I don’t see any logic in this, because from what I know it has to be just the opposite while in movement. I also have to say that still there is no local Chevy service here and we have difficulties with the warranty and fixing the problem itself…
I will be very grateful to any suggestions and advices from you guys how to fix this problem.
Thanks in advance
Follow "shopdog's" advice and have the job done again correctly or have it pinned....but do it before you DO have a serious mishap!
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From: Dallas Tx
If this is the harmonic balancer loosening up, you need to get it to a Chevrolet dealer and ask them to complete bulletin 05-06-01-001C.
That bulletin instructs the dealer to install a diamond impregnated washer behind the balancer bolt and go through the proper torgue procedure for installing the balancer.
The harmonic balancer is the round pulley on the front of the crankshaft that the belt goes around. If that is coming loose, don't drive it until a dealer complete that bulletin. Have it towed in, you don't want to be driving if that comes off.
That bulletin instructs the dealer to install a diamond impregnated washer behind the balancer bolt and go through the proper torgue procedure for installing the balancer.
The harmonic balancer is the round pulley on the front of the crankshaft that the belt goes around. If that is coming loose, don't drive it until a dealer complete that bulletin. Have it towed in, you don't want to be driving if that comes off.
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Boyko23
First of all, I would like to excuse myself if I’am capable to explain the problem correctly, but my technical English is not very good.
So, our new C6 is only 1600 km, but appeared very strange problem – the wheel of the crankshaft began to unfold This happened two times and I don’t see any logic in this, because from what I know it has to be just the opposite while in movement.
I also have to say that still there is no local Chevy service here and we have difficulties with the warranty and fixing the problem itself…
I will be very grateful to any suggestions and advices from you guys how to fix this problem.
Thanks in advance
So, our new C6 is only 1600 km, but appeared very strange problem – the wheel of the crankshaft began to unfold
This happened two times and I don’t see any logic in this, because from what I know it has to be just the opposite while in movement. I also have to say that still there is no local Chevy service here and we have difficulties with the warranty and fixing the problem itself…
I will be very grateful to any suggestions and advices from you guys how to fix this problem.
Thanks in advance
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Isn't capitalism and FREEDOM great? Its so cool that a 25 year old in Bulgaria can own something as downright American as a brand new C6 Vette. Probably cost an arm and a leg to get that thing there! It is so fantastic to be that glocally progressive. Keep up the good work. Good luck with the crank bolt issue.
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From: Livingston Texas
Originally Posted by chris36053
Hi, just wondering what your VIN# is ? Could you post the last 5 digits of your VIN# ? Thanks.
The problem is supposed to be limited to VIN's under 5511039 (last 7 digits). I wonder if your car falls in this range?
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From: San Jose CA
Originally Posted by Brett Hunter
The problem is supposed to be limited to VIN's under 5511039 (last 7 digits). I wonder if your car falls in this range?By "limited to VIN's under 5511039" you mean vin numbers less than 5511039?
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From: redlands,ca.-usa
Originally Posted by Brett Hunter
The problem is supposed to be limited to VIN's under 5511039 (last 7 digits). I wonder if your car falls in this range?
Drifting
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From: Livingston Texas
Originally Posted by Virt
My vin has the format 5511XXXX. There are 4 numbers behind 5511, not 3.... Is there a number missing?
By "limited to VIN's under 5511039" you mean vin numbers less than 5511039?
By "limited to VIN's under 5511039" you mean vin numbers less than 5511039?
My mistake I left out a "1" it is for VIN's 55111039 and less.
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From: Sofia
Originally Posted by Michrider
If this is the harmonic balancer loosening up, you need to get it to a Chevrolet dealer and ask them to complete bulletin 05-06-01-001C.
That bulletin instructs the dealer to install a diamond impregnated washer behind the balancer bolt and go through the proper torgue procedure for installing the balancer.
That bulletin instructs the dealer to install a diamond impregnated washer behind the balancer bolt and go through the proper torgue procedure for installing the balancer.
We started to work on the problem through pinning the balancer as you said. But as I said we still have no dealership here (maybe next year), so is there any chance to fix it by ourselves and inform the nearest dealership (in Germany) about that, without harming our warranty? Because the other way is to transportate it by truck to Germany, which is not very comfortable for me, due to different dificulties and big loss of time...Is this bulletin so important, guys?
Thanks again
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From: Sofia
Originally Posted by chris36053
Hi, just wondering what your VIN# is ? Could you post the last 5 digits of your VIN# ? Thanks.
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I sent a pm to you with a copy of the bulletin. It was copied and pasted and some of the pictures do not show up. If you have a fax number I can fax you a better copy.
I'd suggest seeing if a dealer can send you the parts and instructions in the bulletin to the place that is servicing your car.
If you have a fax number or email address I can try to send you a better copy of the bulletin with all the pictures and illustrations.
I'd suggest seeing if a dealer can send you the parts and instructions in the bulletin to the place that is servicing your car.
If you have a fax number or email address I can try to send you a better copy of the bulletin with all the pictures and illustrations.
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Boyko23
I will post the VIN number as soon as possible, because the car and its documentation is in the service, due to the described problem
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The last digits of my VIN number are 55108376.
But I have to say that this car is produced for the European market most probably...
Thanks again to all of you that gave me your help I expect to have the car on the road, as soon as possible...
But I have to say that this car is produced for the European market most probably...
Thanks again to all of you that gave me your help
I expect to have the car on the road, as soon as possible...